Electrical Engineering Intern

selinc; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Superior benefits

Wellness resources

Community connection

Retirement savings start

Job summary

SEL is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern for Engineering Services in Boise, ID. You will support customers, develop process knowledge, and test new technology to protect and control critical electrical infrastructure.

You will work with engineers on simulators, HMI, PLCs, and power studies, while learning SEL processes and tools. Strong teamwork and communication are essential; opportunities for full-time roles after graduation.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an Electrical Engineering degree with at least one year of coursework completed.
• Available to work on-site in Boise, ID full-time in the summer and part-time during the school year.
• Experience in programming and scripting.
• Knowledge of 3-phase power systems.
• Familiar with emulators and logic analyzers; proficient with Windows and serial port software.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to SEL staff and customers.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of SEL processes and technologies.
• Perform testing on new and existing technology.
• Assist engineers with electrical enclosure and test rack creation.
• Develop simulators and test for customer protection/automation systems.
• Assist with HMI creation and PLC programming.
• Assist with power system studies and SEL relay settings.
• Perform research into and testing on new tools and technologies.

Skills

Programming

Scripting

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Electrical Engineering student

Tools

Emulators

Logic analyzers

Serial port emulation software

Windows

Job description

The devices we make at SEL are embedded in the power grid. They prevent blackouts. They make outages safer and shorter in duration; they add cybersecurity, automation, and communication. They use cutting-edge technologies and operate at speeds that push other pieces of the grid to go faster. As an Electrical Engineering Intern in Engineering Services, you'll provide solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide.

As an Electrical Engineering Intern, a typical day might include the following:

• Providing technical support to SEL staff & customers.
• Developing and maintaining knowledge in SEL processes and technologies.
• Performing testing on new and existing technology.
• Assisting engineers with electrical enclosure and test rack creation.
• Developing simulators and performing test for customer Protection/Automation systems.
• Assisting with HMI creation, PLC programming.
• Assisting with Power system studies and SEL relay settings.
• Performing research into and testing on new tools and technologies.
• Other duties as assigned.

This position might be for you if you:

• Are a current student pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with at least one year of technical coursework completed, and graduating in May or December 2028
• Are able to work on-site in Boise, ID full-time in the summer & part-time during the school year.
• Experience in programming and script files
• Practical knowledge of 3-phase power systems
• Have working knowledge of emulators and logic analyzers
• Are able to use MS Windows and serial port terminal emulation software
• Have strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
• Are able to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
• Are able to work cooperatively in a team environment
• Have background check results satisfactory to SEL & negative drug test result(s)

Location Information

This position is located in Boise, ID, capital of the gem state, and on the Boise River in the southwestern part of the state. You will enjoy local restaurants in a vibrant downtown full of small businesses, easy access to mountain foothills and 190 miles of trails. The city is also home to great schools and universities including Boise State University. Boise has been ranked as one of America's fastest growing cities, making it a great place to live and work.

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support our interns.

School matters. SEL managers work with their interns to arrange flexible schedules that accommodate classes and studying while working part-time during the school year.

We challenge and rely on our interns to contribute high-quality work that adds value to our company and gives you an advantage with real-world experiences when seeking jobs after graduation.

We aim to bring great talent to SEL and although not guaranteed, interns are frequently hired for full-time roles upon graduation.

Ask our team about other intern benefits including wellness resources, community connection, and kickstarting retirement savings.

Pay Range Data - $24.25 - $33.00 per hour

Our intern pay is determined based on the internship role (the work you would be doing) and your year in school (when you plan to graduate). Talk to your recruiter if you are curious about the rate for your year in school.

Communication with Applicants

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.